“Are you coming or not?” he interrupted, his tone returning to that no-nonsense edge.She bit back a retort and stared at him, eyes searching. But his face was unreadable, still she nodded. “Alright.”He took her glass and set it on a tray as a waiter passed by, then lightly placed a hand on her low
The gala was a spectacle of crystal chandeliers, flowing champagne, and the low hum of orchestral music weaving through the crowd. Chatter echoed between glasses clinking and the soft clatter of heels against marble. Lights shimmered above, casting a golden glow over the room filled with laughter, c
His gaze darkened. "Try it on."She did, it hugged her curves just enough to feel like armor. She stepped out, hesitating near the mirror, smoothing the fabric down her sides. She liked it.When she stepped out of the dressing room, the saleswoman gasped. "Stunning."Ryan stood behind her, his refle
The boardroom hummed with soft murmurs, glass walls glinting with sunlight that poured in from the panoramic windows of the Singapore skyline. The mahogany table stretched long, sleek, and polished to perfection, its surface cluttered with crisp papers, glinting pens, and water glasses that barely h
As they stepped out of the building, the midday sun beat down on them. Ryan adjusted his cufflinks, his expression unreadable.To her surprise, Ryan didn’t return to the hotel. Instead, he guided her toward Orchard Road, Singapore’s famed shopping district.“What are we doing?” she asked.He tilted
The morning sun filtered softly through the gauzy hotel curtains, painting the room in shades of golden warmth. The sunrise painted Singapore’s skyline in hues of gold and pink, but Elena barely noticed.Elena stirred under the light quilt, blinking slowly at the unfamiliar ceiling. For a moment, sh